Case Manager - Central East Regional Recovery Center

Case Manager

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Case Manager is responsible for care coordination and referral/linkage services to adults with substance use disorders.

Essential Functions:

• Work with clients deemed in need of significant care coordination and/or referral, linkage and coordination services.
• Link clients with resources that are relevant to support client recovery.
• Provide information, support and follow up services as needed.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute towards definition of treatment plans and diagnosis.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive and current database of relevant resources for persons served by the program.
• Completes client intakes as necessary.
• Facilitates SUD groups as needed.
• Ensures client records are maintained according to quality improvement guidelines and other contract requirements.
• Consults with other community, social, health and welfare agencies.
• Participate as a team member in administering internal and external rules and program standards in order to support client progress toward identified goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct and executive management.
• Performs drug testing urinalysis specimen collections and screening as required.

Education & Experience:

• Certified or Registered SUD Counselor with the state of California.
• Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology or social work from an accredited university preferred
• At least 2 years' experience in a clinical setting, preferably working with clients with co-occurring substance use disorders
• Ethics and standards relevant to client/staff interactions in therapeutic, case management, and/or health and human services environments.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Other/Special:

• Must pass criminal background check, including Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Valid California driver's license and automobile insurance desirable; MUST have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have CPR certification or be willing to acquire on the job.
• Must have the ability to obtain a medical clearance certifying absence of TB and drug/alcohol, including marijuana.
• Free from debarment.

Certified Counselor $28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Registered Counselor $24.00/hr - $28.00/hr